Positive Education 6th World Congress on Positive Psychology 2019

9:15AM - 10:15AM
Friday, 19th July
Plenary Hall 2
Chair: Lucy Hone
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 213

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Over the past decade, there has been a greater emphasis on the role wellbeing plays in education while the majority of advances have been made with students. This symposium will report on three studies focusing on teachers' and students' wellbeing in Australia, Canada and rural China.  While teaching is universally recognised as one of the most rewarding professions and collective teacher efficacy is widely recognised as the key in-school factor influencing student achievement policymakers are confronted with estimates of up to 52 per cent of newly qualified teachers leaving the profession within the first five years of employment. This is despite the completion rate of initial teacher education is similar to other courses. Internationally teachers are being challenged by the rise of the fourth education revolution (artificial intelligence), declining student achievement, increased regulation, testing and accountability. Issues of teacher emotional burnout and mental health abound. Similarly, issues of student wellbeing are on the rise with teachers and schools being asked to do more. Both teacher and student wellbeing are important factors in creating safe and supportive learning environments, successful engagement, belonging and achievement

9:15AM - 10:15AM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 218

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10:50AM - 11:50AM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 219
10:50AM - 11:50AM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 216

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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 208

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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 207

Science

2:00PM - 3:00PM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 210
Chair: Mathew White
Moderator: Peggy Kern

International Perspectives on Positive Education

Positive education has evolved rapidly over the past decade. Educators wrestle with practical approaches to implement the science of positive psychology within the complexities of schools and classrooms. Exciting innovations are occurring worldwide. Spotlighting some of the rising star researchers, educators, and practitioners in this area, representatives from China, the UK, South Africa, Singapore, and Denmark will share their perspectives on positive education - including what it means, how it's implemented, and the impact it is having in their local contexts. This session provides an ongoing dialogue - begun at the IPPA World Congress 2017 - of how to best integrate positive psychology with education to create sustainable positive change across educational communities worldwide. 

Panel Members: Guang Zeng (China), Frederika Roberts (UK), Sean Abrahams (South Africa), Shaen Yeo (Singapore), and Louise Tidman (Denmark)

4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday, 19th July
Meeting Room 208

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10:50AM - 11:50AM
Saturday, 20th July
Meeting Room 207

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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Saturday, 20th July
Meeting Room 219
Chair: Marita Hayes-Brown

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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Saturday, 20th July
Meeting Room 207

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2:00PM - 3:00PM
Saturday, 20th July
Meeting Room 208

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9:45AM - 10:45AM
Sunday, 21st July
Meeting Room 211
11:25AM - 12:25PM
Sunday, 21st July
Meeting Room 216

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